Steve Jobs: One letter can raise shares almost 6%
Just about everyone knows that Steve Jobs is the face and lifeblood of Apple, and while some Apple-lovers claim that this is not the case, investors think otherwise. Following the last few keynotes and what seemed to be a final blow, investors felt "on ice" about Steve Jobs and the... Read on »
Social messaging: What's the Status Quo?
It wasn't that long ago that you could share what you were doing at that exact time by messaging a few people from your mobile phone... but thanks to a few websites you can now you can do that just about anywhere and to absolutely everyone. Over the last year... Read on »
Video game industry predictions for 2009
Back in 2008, the gaming industry appeared to be resistant to the current economic situation. But near the end of the year that started to change and the video game industry, just like most others, also fell victim of the credit-crunch. How will this change the industries strategies in 2009?... Read on »
Microsoft Early Adopters Programs - What's in it?
Many are familiar with the Microsoft Beta programs wherein users get access to pre-release products, such as Windows 7. But very little... Read on »
The day the Zunes stood still
Yesterday morning, thousands of previously happy Microsoft Zune 30 owners woke up to a interesting situation. Their Zunes were dead in the... Read on »
2009: Linux and the desktop
Choosing a desktop platform usually involves the choice between Windows or Macintosh. There are a few factors which people consider when they are choosing a desktop platform. In no particular order, people want application compatibility, stability, security, performance, and ease of use. When we look at desktop market share, we... Read on »
Put your idle CPU to good use: volunteer computing options
Let's face it; supercomputers are by no means cheap and accessible to all. This isn't much of an issue for the average user as there are rare instances in which they would need hundreds of CPU's or terabytes of RAM (perhaps those who would like to play GTA4 on their... Read on »
Neowin's top 10 iPhone apps you can't live without
Neowin and its members have compiled a list of their favourite applications that they can't live without. A list was compiled of the top 10 applications members require and keep on their iPhone. #10 Palringo: An application to keep in touch with friends with Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo, AOL, Gadu-Gadu,... Read on »
The future of technology and education
How might technology influence a college student in the future, and what can we expect from our learning institutions in regards to advancements? In which type of environment will students find themselves learning in 10, 15 or even 20 years from now? Technology in its current form serves to provide... Read on »
Linux Comparison: Fedora and conclusion
Fedora My first experience of Fedora came with Fedora 7, not long after I first used Ubuntu. I had difficulties getting it set up correctly, especially when it came to downloading new applications, but once it was running the way I liked, I much preferred it to Ubuntu. My... Read on »
Linux Comparison: openSUSE
Previous to writing this comparison, I have only ever used Ubuntu and Fedora. Considering Ubuntu's popularity and reputation for being easy to use, I was expecting openSUSE to be nowhere near as good. From the moment I was greeted with "Welcome" as the LiveCD booted, I knew I was going... Read on »
Linux Comparison: Introduction and Ubuntu
Introduction I have toyed around with Linux on and off for the last few years, mostly with Ubuntu. My first experience of Linux was Ubuntu. At first it was a bit scary, with me wondering if my CPU would implode should I type the wrong command. The more I... Read on »
Apple, please stop 'thinking different'
When Apple unveiled its latest Macbook and Macbook Pro the world rejoiced. Steve Jobs and his gang at Apple are excellent at product presentation and sales. One thing that was somewhat overlooked at the launch was the inclusion on of mini-DisplayPort. It sounds great but where did Apple get this... Read on »
Six reasons Microsoft will continue to lose market share
Microsoft has positioned itself at the top, a top that is targeted by hundreds if not thousands of companies. They have spread themselves from their core identities and they are opening themselves up for a loss of market share. For this article market share is defined as a broad term... Read on »
eHarmony launches site for same-sex love seekers
In a move which both thrills and irritates this writer, eHarmony has agreed to open a new matching service for those who are homosexual by March 31, 2009. By starting CompatiblePartners.net, a new site for those who would like to pursue a same-sex relationship, eHarmony has avoided being found in... Read on »
TMI Google?
Ten years ago a search engine service by the name of "Google" appeared. With its page ranking system and related searches, it quickly gained popularity and grew to be the #1 search engine. In 2002 Google made the search algorithm corporate and sold it to enterprises. In 2004 they released... Read on »
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